Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipeRecall 15V-816 · 2013–2015 Freightliner Cascadia
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 15V-816 covers 17 2013–2015 Freightliner Cascadia for a exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe problem, reported to NHTSA on December 7, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V816000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles manufactured March 27, 2015, to November 4, 2014, and powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). The affected vehicles have a tailpipe that allows hot exhaust to exit near the CNG tank pressure relief device (PRD).
The risk
Hot exhaust in close proximity to the PRD may cause the PDR to activate and CNG to be unexpectedly released from the tank. Discharge of CNG in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
All the vehicles involved in this recall campaign have been repaired. The recall is began on March 13, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-695.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 27, 2012 to November 4, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.